There are 4 ways to get from Machynlleth to Neath by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Clock to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Neathtrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 12mDrive 81.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Machynlleth to Neathcar 81.4 mi
2h 25m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Neathtrain Shrewsbury - Milford Haven / ...
4h 45m£65–112Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6bus T1c
5h 25m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Machynlleth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Clock and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway 6 via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Machynlleth to Neath. However, there are services departing from Machynlleth and arriving at Neath via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Machynlleth and Neath is 106 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Neath without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Machynlleth to Neath, including transfers.
Machynlleth to Neath bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Machynlleth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
The best way to get from Machynlleth to Neath is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Machynlleth, Wales and Neath, Wales?
You can take a train from Machynlleth to Neath via Shrewsbury in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Mid Wales Travel operates a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6 once daily, and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Carmarthen to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Clock to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Port Talbot Parkway 6
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Machynlleth to Neath bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway 6 station.
Machynlleth to Neath train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machynlleth to Neath is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Machynlleth to Neath.
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